Charles Buenzli Nominated as President of MIT Club of RTP

John Hollywood had to resign as President of the MIT Club of RTP due to relocation to Washington DC. In the October 2009 board meeting, nominations for the new President were requested, and Charles Buenzli was nominated to complete the 2009-2010 term of office as President of MIT Club or RTP. Charles accepted the nomination.

MIT Club of RTP Elects New Board - August 13, 2009

MIT CLUB OF RTP elected new board members in a meeting held on August 13, 2009. John Hollywood takes over the leadership of MIT RTP club from Jessica Maia.

OFFICERS:
President: John Hollywood
VP-Communications: Linda Lampron
VP-Membership: Lyle Hart
VP-Events Raleigh: Jeff Leung
VP-Web: Samudra Vijay
Secretary: Nanette Hartley
Treasurer: Steve MacCabe
Young Alumni Co-Chairs: Megan Scudellari and Hye-Sung Han

BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE:
Ira Blumenthal
Loy Britto
Stephanie Browning
Charles Buenzli
Brian Coan
Greg Pahel
Steve MacCabe
Jessica Maia
Oumar Ndiaye
Greg Pahel

Announcing September 2006 Officer Structure Changes

Over the past year (July 2005 to June 2006), our club set a goal for 12 events for the year, and successfully completed 12 events for the year. However, during the early spring, we realized that there were several more events that we could have hosted. Our limiting factor was the number of 'volunteers' that we had that were actively planning events. For much of the year, the event planning had fallen on the shoulders of the four officers (Howie, Steve, Yee, and Caroline) that had taken the lead on events, and our schedules would not permit us to do more.


Therefore, we have changed the Officer Structure for the current year, and have been fortunate to add a few new volunteers to our ranks. In particular, rather than just having one Vice President, we have created several Vice Presidents, each with different responsibilities. We created VP slots for Membership, Communications, and four slots for Events (Durham, Raleigh, RTP, and Chapel Hill).


Deanna Chou, Jessica Maia, and Shannon Dahl are now the respective VPs of Events for Durham, Raleigh, and RTP. In addition, the Young Alumni chair spots were filled with Darrell Fruth and Ravi Patil stepping into those roles. Yee Lam holds both the VP of Communications and the Secretary positions, and Caroline Rhim is the VP of Membership. The VP slot for Chapel Hill is unfilled. Steve MacCabe remains as the fantastic Treasurer for the club.


In addition, Rafael O deJesus has joined our board and was an active volunteer last year. Rounding out our board are the ever dedicated Bob Glatz, Colin deSouza, Mike Brothers, and Sol Seroussi.


Based on our initial planning meeting and the subsequent events that have followed, it seems our new structure is paying off. We already are scheduled to have more events than this same period last year (through December). I am pleased with the progress that our club is making in growing and maturing over the past three years. I feel fortunate to have such a fun and committed group of officers and board members that are willing to spend their precious free time to help out.


I'd like to invite all MIT alumni in our region, regardless of whether you have lived here for many years, or are new to the area, to come join us at an upcoming event.


Warm regards,
Howie Rhee
President, MIT Club of RTP

August 2005 Planning Meeting Produces Results

Greetings,

We just finished our annual planning here with the executive committee (myself, Steve MacCabe, Mike Brothers, Yee Lam, and Caroline Rhim) , and we have the next 6 months of events planned out! Print the event list below and post in on your refrigerator! Our goal this year is to average one event per month.

Also, it's that time of year again - membership dues are due. If you haven't renewed since July 1, 2005 (two months ago), your membership has lapsed. Your dues make it possible for us to continue to host events in the Research Triangle. Support the MIT Club of RTP by becoming a member at: Secure MIT Alumni Website

Enjoy the rest of your summer and we hope to see you at one of our events in the next six months!

Best,
Howie Rhee
President, MIT Club of RTP

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MIT Club of RTP Events for the next 6 months

Thursday, September 15th - Top of the Hill Happy Hour
Our 4th Happy Hour at Top of the Hill. Come out and enjoy the Carolina weather.
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Top of the Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Organizer: Howie Rhee

Thursday, September 29th - BIG ANNUAL MEETING - All alums are invited
If you want to learn more about the MIT Club of RTP, or just meet some other alums, come on out!
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), RTP. http://www.cednc.org/about/directions.html
Organizer: Howie Rhee

Saturday, October 15th - Orienteering in Cary
Find your way in this fun outdoor event in Cary.
Location: Cary
Organizer: Mike Brothers

Thursday, November 10th - Chammp's Happy Hour
A good central location - stop by after work!
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Chammp's, The Streets at Southpoint Mall, Durham, NC
Organizers: Caroline Rhim and Yee Lam

Thursday, December 8th - Holiday Party with Stanford Club
Hang out with MIT alums AND Stanford alums. A good time for everyone.
Location: TBD
Organizer: Howie Rhee

January - Toast to IAP (Date: TBD)
Help us defend our title! We won last year's national event!
Location: CED
Organizers: Yee Lam and Caroline Rhim

Wednesday, February 8th - IP Seminar
Learn some new topic on Intellectual Property. The third in this series.
Location: CED
Organizer: Steve MacCabe